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German industrial output falls unexpectedly in July
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
German industrial output unexpectedly fell by 1.1% in July, largely due to a 9.2% drop in automotive production caused by a multi-week shutdown. Despite this, industrial orders rose 2.5% and the three-month average still showed a modest increase.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.
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Automotive production interruptions just revealed a weak point in German industrial performance; if you rely on German industrial inputs or clients, adjust your forecasts to expect volatility this quarter.
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